Regulation 10 in Mayo
Policies, Procedures etc. of Pre-school service: 3 non-compliance(s) in the latest reports we read.
An inspection records what inspectors saw on one day; services respond with corrective actions — how to read this.
21 May 2026
Robeen Community Playschool, Hollymount · Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service
- • The nappy changing policy did not state that adults’ hands must be washed before and after nappy changing
Provider's corrective action:
- The nappy changing policy has been reviewed and updated. A staff supervision meeting took place and staff received training on the updated policy
7 August 2025
Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre, Westport · Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service
- • The staff supervision policy did not state what records would be kept, where they would be stored or for how long. Information was also missing from the policy on details of staff training kept in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- The following statement was received from the registered provider; • The Staff Supervision and Support Policy has been amended to include that supervision notes will be stored on staff files, they will be retained for 6 years and will be stored in a secure filing cabinet in the office. Supervision will be carried out with each staff member every 3 months. The remaining policies and procedures of the service are scheduled for review on 19 September 2025
8 October 2024
Footprints Montessori and Preschool, Ballina · Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service
- The following polices reviewed by the inspector during the inspection did not contain adequate detail to meet the requirements of the regulation as follows: (b) The complaints policy did not clearly outline the process for storage of complaint records and timeframe for retention of records. (e) The policy on managing behaviour did not clearly state the supports provided to staff to support children’s emotional and behavioural needs or that the procedures for the protection and welfare of children are managed in line with the service’s safeguarding statement. The policy did not clearly set out how children’s behavioural wellbeing is supported and promoted reflecting up to date best practice
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider advised in writing that: Corrective and Preventive Action (b) The service has reviewed their complaints policy and added where and how long records are stored for. In future the service will review their policies and follow guidance from Tusla. (e) The service has completely reviewed their behaviour management policy and forwarded a copy to the Inspectorate. In future the service will review their policies and follow guidance from Tusla